loony tunes

noun

, plural loony tunes.

1. Informal. loony ¹.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loony tunes¹

First recorded in 1985–90; after Looney Tunes, name of a series of animated cartoons

Example Sentences

"We played with fire and we're going to end up with some real loony tunes in Washington because we thought we could pull this off and it was a dreadful mistake," says Democratic media consultant and strategist, Dane Strother of Strother-Nuckels Strategy.

From BBC

“LeVar Burton is sitting there, brilliant and uncomplicated and with four decades of a loyal fan base, and these f— loony tunes roll the dice with Discount Patrick Bateman,” tweeted writer Charlotte Clymer.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, the ball has been lobbed to LeBron James, who like Jordan, enters the world of the Loony Tunes alongside cartoon icons Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.

From Reuters

Gabriel Iglesias mocked cancel culture while defending his role as the famous Loony Tunes character Speedy Gonzales in "Space Jam: A New Legacy."

From Fox News

We’re feeling loopy and a little loony tunes under lockdown, and bet you are, too.

From New York Times